Definition of Le Chatelier's Principle



This is a principle of chemistry that explains how the chemical equilibrium changes when the conditions like temperature, volume, pressure, etc. are made variable. This principle was described independently by two chemists named Louis Le Chatelier and Karl Braun.

 


The principle states that when a system that is at the state of equilibrium gets subjected to any of the changes in the concentration, temperature, pressure, and volume, it is either shifted to another equilibrium or counteracts the change that is being applied. This principle is used when there is a need to manipulate the results of the reversible reactions. Many times, it is applied to increase the yield of the reactions.

 

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